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  1. 04-27-2008, 05:19 PM #1
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    Bmw Owners Read

    http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...=subframe+sign

    The first couple of pages you will get the idea of what the issue is, then click to the last page. There is currently a class action lawsuit in works on behalf of the consumer. Sure enough jacked my junk up today and there a rip was. I will contacting BMW tomorrow to hopefully get this resolved.

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  2. 04-27-2008, 05:25 PM #2
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    Oh yikes!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Myles View Post
    Who let you out of the kitchen.
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    Fucking burn!!!! He's gonna have to change his name to Waver... cuz he just got neutered.
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  3. 04-27-2008, 05:43 PM #3
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    your telling me, i have a new born i drive around in my e46
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    well first I will say that this is not unique to E46. I've seen it happen with E30, E34, E31 (8 series), E36 and E46.

    it's poor design the metal they use for the subframe area is super thin and the weld is inadequate and poorly done.
    I better go look at the e30 now...
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  5. 04-27-2008, 06:31 PM #5
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    all it will take is a few accidents and unfortunately people getting injured and or killed and i gurantee nhtsa will make them recall it. unless bmw decides to wise up on their own and do the right thing

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  6. 04-27-2008, 07:04 PM #6
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    sorry what exactly is wrong with these cars?
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    rear suspension and subframe rust,tears bushings pulled threw

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    the sub frame mounted points' metal is to thin, the sub frame twists from the torque from the drive train eventually ripping the mounting point to shreds. there has not been any confirmed deaths yet but definitely creates a huge safety concern. BMW Germany has recalled the 3 series for this issue but not in the US. What happens when a mother and children die cause the rear end detaches itself on the highway or something.........



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  9. 04-27-2008, 09:57 PM #9
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    o snp! i've got a few bimmer buddies not on here, i'll be sure to let them know...
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    That blows!

    Thanks for the headsup
    i'll pass this along to my buddy with his 325XI.

    oh and on that note AUDI FTW lol
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    matt you going to park yours now till it is fixed....
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    hopefully, when i contact BMW i wont have to, hopefully i can bring it in and get it fixed right away.
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    contacted CS for BMWNA this morning, said that it would be forwarded on the the higher ups and would be contacted by a Rep with 72 hours. I will keep you all updated on the process
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    Wow, I'm really happy we got a Saab now instead of the 325Xi we were looking at...
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    got a call from BMW in jersey, said that before they would consider assisting me that they would have to have a dealer inspect it. So i am awaiting a call back with the inspection date. keep you all posted
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slow Joe View Post
    Wow, I'm really happy we got a Saab now instead of the 325Xi we were looking at...


    yea..the interior has that broke in smell to it

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    i would, if i had the money i would buy myself a 335I sedan right now
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  20. 05-04-2008, 10:10 PM #20
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    Hmmm, just 3 series? I beat the fuk out of my car so it has to be messed up if this issue has to do with a 7 series.


    Edit: looks like I'm good. I drive a big body. Not the little 3 series.
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